Case Report: Simultaneously Induced Neutropenia and Hemolysis After a Single Metamizole Dose

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-541946
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.54194

Allgaier, Raphael

; Kandulski, Arne ; Gülow, Karsten ; Maier, Lars ; Müller, Martina ; Tews, Hauke Christian

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Abstract

Background and objectiveMetamizole is a non-opioid ampyrone sulfonate compound with potent analgesic, antipyretic, and spasmolytic effects. Agranulocytosis is a rare life-threatening complication of metamizole.CaseHere, we present the case of a 62-year-old patient who developed agranulocytosis as well as hemolysis after a single administration of metamizole.ConclusionThis case illustrates the inherent allergic potential of metamizole and its effects on different hematopoietic cell types.

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